Business and Economy

Prostitution Alternatives Counselling Education (PACE) Prostitution Alternatives Counselling Education (PACE)- Offers individual counseling, referrals, and advocacy. Plus assistance with education, employment and skills training progr… Vancouver for New Immigrants Vancouver for New Immigrants- Immigrant to Canada from the U.S. provides information including how to bring your car across the border, necessary documentation, what to do when an… Strathcona Residents' Association Strathcona Residents' Association- Lobbies for the local community's interests in areas such as zoning and traffic laws. Offers an events guide, community resources, a newsletter,… Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers- Contains organization history, most wanted list and unsolved cases. British Ex-Servicemen's Association British Ex-Servicemen's Association- Non-profit social organization. Contains its history, photographs, coming events, information about sports activities, and members' business d… Vancouver Historical Society Vancouver Historical Society- Encourages historical research and publication and promotes the designation and preservation of the area's sites. Includes events and programs, newsl… Australian Wine Appreciation Society Australian Wine Appreciation Society- Information on tastings, dinners and other events in the area featuring Australian and New Zealand wines. Membership application form. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society- Calendar of events, information about programs and how to help. 411 Seniors Centre 411 Seniors Centre- Multi-purpose social and recreational downtown drop in facility for seniors. Volunteer opportunities, history of the organization, membership information, and … Roundhouse Community Centre Roundhouse Community Centre- Yaletown facility near the Marinaside Crescent district. Class descriptions, volunteer opportunities, events calendar and community news. Vegan in Vancouver Vegan in Vancouver- A guide to vegan-friendly restaurants, shops, health resources and places to see for both locals and visitors. Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)- Organization focused on alternative transportation issues and related educational and community projects. Event and project inf… West Side Family Place West Side Family Place- A family resource program that allows families to meet, make new friends, gain a sense of community and receive ongoing support and assistance in efforts t… Heritage Vancouver Society Heritage Vancouver Society- Encourages the study and preservation of local and regional architecture and artifacts. FarmFolk/CityFolk FarmFolk/CityFolk- An organization interested in agriculture issues including food security, nutrition, food supply, health, and community development. Terminal City Club, Tower Hotel Terminal City Club, Tower Hotel- Private business club provides a sanctuary and place of retreat and relaxation. Anime Evolution Anime Evolution- Annual convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sogetsu Vancouver Branch Sogetsu Vancouver Branch- Organization of Ikebana enthusiasts conducting meetings, programs, demonstrations and workshops. Includes history, an events schedule and a gallery of fl… Non-Partisan Association (NPA) Non-Partisan Association (NPA)- Local political party offers party history, profiles of candidates, news, event listings and achievements. TransitPolice.ca TransitPolice.ca- Established to ensure safety and security on and around public transportation in Metro Vancouver. Includes overview, chief's message, news, events and FAQ. City of Vancouver City of Vancouver- Municipal site provides information for residents and visitors. Includes profile, links to departmental web pages, news and online maps. www.DavidEmersonLegal.com www.DavidEmersonLegal.com- Non-partisan website about legal aspects of MP David Emerson's switch of political parties. Includes downloads. Vision Vancouver Vision Vancouver- Civic electoral organization committed to progressive economic, social and environmental values. Contains biographies of councillors, the platform, donation info… Vancouver City Planning Commission: Alternative Futures Vancouver City Planning Commission: Alternative Futures- Advises on issues affecting long-range planning. Features opportunities for public involvement and a section on housing is… COPE COPE- A progressive force at Vancouver city council, parks board, and school board. Davies, Libby Davies, Libby- NDP MP for riding of Vancouver East. Icon Developments Icon Developments- Custom home builder offers profile, testimonials, news and list of services. Surrey Now Surrey Now- Local newspaper offers complete digitized copy of the print version as well as online articles, classified ads and event listings. Black Press Black Press- The largest privately owned newspaper publisher in Canada also publishes several American newspapers. Offers list of publications, advertising information, company pr… Surrey Leader Surrey Leader- Weekly newspaper covering local events and concerns. Classified ads, sports listings, local links.